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A white-haired woman with headphones around her neck sits in an armchair with a fluffy Bichon Frise beside a record player. 3 / 39

Grandma Put on Her Favorite Record. The Bichon Decided to Sing Along.

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A lamp glows in the corner, a mug of tea sits steaming on the side table, and an old suitcase-style record player spins a disc nearby. Ruth has headphones resting around her neck, her glasses perched low as she smiles down at Cotton, who has claimed the space right beside her in the armchair. The Bichon's curly white head is turned toward her, mouth slightly open as if humming along. Framed family photos line the wall above, and a little stack of album sleeves waits its turn on the table.

Music around pets is a fun topic, and many owners notice their animals seem calmer with soft sounds playing. Dogs hear a much wider range of frequencies than people do and are more sensitive to loud noise, so volume matters. Gentle, slower music at a moderate level is generally a safer choice than booming bass, and it is wise to keep speakers away from where your dog sleeps. If your dog leaves the room when the music starts, that is a polite hint to turn it down. Some owners leave quiet music or talk radio on when they step out, which can help mask outside noises that might otherwise set off barking.

Whatever is spinning on that turntable, it looks like the perfect soundtrack for a cozy evening. Ruth gets her favorite songs, Cotton gets a warm seat and a lot of attention, and the whole room seems to hum along.

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